Profile information
-
Host rating
100 %
-
Last replied
3 Aug 2026
-
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 6 days
-
Feedback
41
-
ID verified
-
Email verified
Country info
Badges (4)
Find your perfect host
Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks
Details
-
Description
Come join a 5 acre farm in stunning central Portugal! This unique building was designed by its previous owner, an architect who poured as much love into the house as he did into the surrounding grounds, which feature a working vineyard, fruit trees, a vegetable garden, a fish pond and a small stream. As if the tranquil environment wasn’t relaxing enough, the property also benefits from a swimming pool, sauna and boules court. We’re joined on the property by some furry (and feathered) friends - a dog and a cat, 10 chickens and 4 sheep.
I'm originally from the UK and have been living in Lisbon for the past 3 years, where I had been working in the charity sector. When I stumbled across this beautiful property 2 hours north of the city I knew immediately it was where I wanted to lay down roots, and work with a likeminded community to create a welcoming, relaxing, sustainable space, and I moved here in February 2025. I've had volunteers and workawayers supporting the project from the start and could not have done this without their amazing help!
Home to the Zêzere river, the Leiria district is known for its river beaches and waterfalls and the quinta is a great jumping off point for many scenic hikes and cycle rides - bikes are available to borrow for all workawayers. There is a great community feel to the local area with the nearby café/bar hosting regular events, music nights and workshops. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
-
Interests
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Astronomy
Architecture
Animals
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach -
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
-
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'm a musician with an array of instruments at the quinta, so we're looking forward to hosting regular jams. I'm also a circus fanatic with a passion for juggling and aerial - at some point planning on building an aerial rig to practice silks and corde lisse and host circus retreats - watch this space! We have some beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to practice yoga.
We have bikes available to use for all workawayers to explore the surrounding area. We have basic gym equipment including a pull up bar, bench and adjustable dumbbells.
There is a great community feel to the local area with the nearby café/bar Pachamama hosting regular events, music nights and workshops.
We are always keen to learn and look forward to drawing on the culture and experience workawayers bring with them! -
Help
Roles for workawayers will include:
- Helping to tend to the vegetable garden
- Helping to feeding and care for the animals - a dog, a cat, 10 chickens and 4 sheep
- Helping out with some projects around the house
- Helping to plant trees and bushes
- Helping tend to the vineyard and make wine
- Helping to harvest and preserve fruits and vegetables
- Taking it in turns to cook group meals
At this stage in the project we are particularly keen to welcome workawayers with gardening or DIY experience. That said - we are open to applications from everyone, and our main requirement is enthusiasm! We don't claim to be experts - so whilst we're definitely keen to share what we do know, we're also keen to learn from workawayers and create a collaborative environment.
We're really keen to make the best use of your skills, so if there is an area in which you have knowledge and experience, we can factor that in. Conversely, if there is a skill you would like to learn while you are here, we can also take that into consideration. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I'm always looking to continue to improve my Portuguese, and happy to help with English in exchange. -
Accommodation
Depending on the numbers at the property at any one time, workawayers will have either a private room or a shared room for 2 people. Private rooms come with ensuite bathrooms.
Shared rooms are split across a ground and mezzanine level, so you will still be afforded some privacy with your own floor. Shared rooms come with one ensuite bathroom shared between 2 workawayers.
Breakfast and a group dinner will be provided, and workawayers will have access to a kitchen to make themselves lunch. -
What else ...
There are multiple scenic hikes nearby, as well as forests, waterfalls and river beaches. Despite its rural setting, the quinta is only ten minutes drive (or 30 minutes cycle) from 2 small towns that serve as a hub for the local community. Pedrógão Grande features an excellent vegan cafe/bar, as well as a movement centre and. Castanheira de Pera is home to a fantastic cafe/patisserie and a delicious pizza restaurant. The quinta is also a 45 minute drive from the historic city of Coimbra, whose university buildings were said to inspire Hogwarts from the Harry Potter novels.
-
A little more information
-
Internet access
-
Limited internet access
-
We have pets
-
We are smokers
-
Can host families
-
-
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed satellite internet access offering a reliable wifi connection
-
Space for parking camper vans
Campervans may be able to be accommodated on a case by case basis
-
Can possibly accept pets
Pets may be able to be accommodated on a case by case basis
-
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
-
My animals / pets
Minnie
Max
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (18)
If you love peaceful places surrounded by nature, this is the perfect place! The property is beautiful, with a vegetable garden, fruit trees, chickens, sheep, a pool, and even a sauna.
Nathan is an incredibly kind and welcoming host who puts so much passion into … read more
I spent 6 weeks at Quinta and it was a unique and amazing experience for me.
Nathan is a great host, and a very kind person who is fully immersed in his projects at Quinta. He’s always willing to explain everything and always available whenever you need help.
The … read more
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
If you love peaceful places surrounded by nature, this is the perfect place! The property is beautiful, with a vegetable garden, fruit trees, chickens, sheep, a pool, and even a sauna.
Nathan is an incredibly kind and welcoming host who puts so much passion into … read more
I spent 6 weeks at Quinta and it was a unique and amazing experience for me.
Nathan is a great host, and a very kind person who is fully immersed in his projects at Quinta. He’s always willing to explain everything and always available whenever you need help.
The … read more
The Quinta is a truly beautiful place, surrounded by nature, fruit trees, and the sweetest animals. I already miss Minnie and Maxie (be prepared for lots of cuddles!), the chickens and the rooster (who luckily stopped waking us up at … read more
This was my first workaway experience and it could not have been better!
Nathan is very kind, genuine and easygoing.
The circumstances where a little tricky, which made the experience even more interesting. Let me explain: Portugal had the most extreme storm right before I got to the Quinta. There was no electricity and … read more
The host is … read more
Moreover, the house is … read more
Nathan is an excellent owner: welcoming, kind, and available.
I loved the pool, petting the animals, and dining out in Pachamama.
I wish the best to this project!!
